The US Department of Defence has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of PAC-3 MSE missiles for the Patriot system. The deal, worth $$4.7bn, should accelerate the production and delivery of missiles to US and allied forces.
Contract with Lockheed Martin
The US Department of Defence has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin in the amount of $4.7 billion. The document provides for an increase in the production of PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defence system.
According to the information The Wall Street Journal, The purpose of the agreement is to speed up the production of missiles and increase their supply for the needs of the US and allied armies.
Reasons for accelerating production
The contract comes amid growing demand for Patriot missiles due to conflicts in the Middle East. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that in just one day, the US used more than 800 missiles Patriot, which exceeds the annual production volume.
According to reports, US factories are currently producing only 60-65 missiles per month. This is less than the number of missiles produced in one day during the fighting on 28 February.
Importance for allies
Increasing the production of Patriot missiles is important not only for the United States, but also for partner countries. The supply of additional missiles will strengthen allied air defence systems in various regions.
In the context of recent events in the Middle East The issue of providing modern air defence systems remains relevant for many countries.
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